Author: SPEED, JOHN. Skelton, R.A. (introd.).
Title: A prospect of the most famous parts of the world.
Description: London, 1627. [Reprint Amst., Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd, 1966]. XV,56 pp. 29 double-page b./w. maps. Orig. hardcover (gilt lettered / stamped green cloth), no d./j. - Name on first free endpaper. Folio. (Theatrum orbis terrarum. A series of atlases in facsimile, 3rd series, vol. 6).Facsimile reprint of the edition London, 1627. This facsimile contains also maps and texts added in the 1676 edition of Speed's Prospect. - With an introduction in English by R.A. Skelton. -- Only a very small number of the planned edition of these facsimile atlases were finally marketed by the publisher. - Rare copy.

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